If my employer is cutting my hours and is trying to fire my because they hired an illegal alien, do I have the right to sue them?
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If my employer is cutting my hours and is trying to fire my because they hired an illegal alien, do I have the right to sue them?
Asked on January 22, 2013 under Employment Labor Law, Texas
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Texas is an at-will employment state-- which means that the employee or the employer can end the relationship at any time. The exception is if it's for an illegal purpose or you are being discriminated against because you are a member of a protected class. Unfortunately, getting pushed out for an illegal alien does not make you a member of a protected class. You cannot sue your employer on these limited facts. However, if there are a few more details that would draw you into a protected classed, (for example, you are a senior citizen and part of the motivation is to cut older workers who are higher up on the pay scale), then you may have a claim. If there are additional factors, you should visit with an employment law attorney. Absent an additional component, your only remedy may be reporting your employer for hiring and recruiting illegal aliens for employment.
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